HomeMy WebLinkAbout2013/10/15-Minutes-City Council CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
OCTOBER 15, 2013
Present:
Mayor Betsy Price
Council Member Salvador Espino, District 2 (left at 7:51 p.m.)
Council Member Daniel Scarth, District 4 (left at 9:31 p.m.)
Council Member Gyna M. Bivens, District 5
Council Member Jungus Jordan, District 6
Council Member Dennis Shingleton, District 7
Council Member Kelly Allen Gray, District 8 (arrived at 7:46 p.m.)
Council Member Joel Bums, District 9
Absent:
Mayor Pro tem W.B. "Zim" Zimmerman, District 3
Staff Present:
Tom Higgins, City Manager
Sarah Fullenwider, City Attorney
Mary Kayser, City Secretary
1. CALL TO ORDER
With a quorum of the City Council Members present, Mayor Price called the regular session of
the Fort Worth City Council to order at 7:07 p.m. on Tuesday, October 15, 2013, in the City
Council Chamber of the Fort Worth City Hall, 1000 Throckmorton Street, Fort Worth, Texas
76102, with Mayor Pro tem Zimmerman absent and Council Member Allen Gray temporarily
absent.
II. INVOCATION - Pastor Alonzo Winston, Worth Hills Church of Christ
The invocation was provided by Pastor Alonzo Winston, Worth Hills Church of Christ.
III. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
IV. CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF OCTOBER 7,
2013
Motion: Council Member Espino made a motion, seconded by Council Member Bivens that
the minutes of the Regular meeting of October 7, 2013, be approved. The motion
carried unanimously 7 ayes to 0 nays with Mayor Pro tem Zimmerman and Council
Member Allen Gray absent.
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V. ITEMS TO BE WITHDRAWN FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA
There were no items withdrawn from the Consent Agenda.
V1. ITEMS TO BE CONTINUED OR WITHDRAWN BY STAFF
There were no items continued or withdrawn by staff.
VII. CONSENT AGENDA
Motion: Council Member Shingleton made a motion, seconded by Council Member Scarth,
that the Consent Agenda be approved. The motion carried unanimously 7 ayes to 0
nays with Mayor Pro tem Zimmerman and Council Member Allen Gray absent.
A. General - Consent Items
1. M&C G-18031 - Authorize Transfer from Gas-Related Revenues in the Amount
of$637,513.17 to the General Fund for Expenses Associated with the Management
of City-Owned Minerals in Fiscal Year 2013 and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance
(ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No.
20987-10-2013 increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the Airports Gas Lease
Project Fund by $180,932.99; Aviation Endowment Gas Lease Fund by $180,899.99; Capital
Projects Reserve Fund by $80,279.94; General Endowment Gas Lease Fund by $79,767.69; Park
Gas Lease Project Fund by $20,738.26; Park System Endowment Gas Lease Fund by
$13,646.38; Golf Gas Lease Capital Project Fund by $15,022.35; Lake Worth Gas Lease Capital
Improvement Fund by $57,815.02; Water and Sewer Gas Lease Capital Projects Fund by
$5,522.92; and Water and Sewer Endowment Gas Lease Fund by $1,833.42, from available
funds, for the purpose of reimbursing the General Fund for administrative costs of management
of City-owned mineral interest properties; and authorize the transfer of$637,513.17 from gas-
related revenue to the General Fund, subject to approval of the $1,054.21 in total expenses by the
boards of the Housing Finance Corporation, Local Development Corporation, and Central City
Local Government Corporation, to cover administrative costs of management of City-owned
mineral interest properties.
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2. G-18032 - Approve Findinps of the Ground Transportation Coordinator
Repzardin Application of Johnston Transportation, LLC, to Operate Two
Limousines Within the City of Fort Worth and Adopt Ordinance Grantin2 Such
Authority (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Consider and adopt the following
findings of the Ground Transportation C0001iuuk/c The public ueoo»oih/ and convenience
require the operation of two limousines upon the City streets, alleys and thoroughfares; Johnston
7rouypodudnn, I.LC, is qualified and financially able to conduct n limousine service within the
City; Johnston Transportation, I-I.C` has complied with the requirements of Chapter 34 of the
City Code; Johnston Transportation, LI.C' presented facts in support of compelling demand and
necessity for two limousines; the general welfare of the citizens nf the City will best bo served by
the addition of two limousines upon City streets, alleys and thoroughfares; and adopt Ordinance
No. 20988-10-2013 granting the privilege of operating uudhofity to Johnston Transportation,
l.LC., for the use of the streets, alleys, and public thoroughfares of the City in the conduct ofits
iiozounioo buoionuu' which shall consist of the operation of two limousines for o one-year period
beginning on the effective date; providing for wfitten acceptance by Johnston Transportation,
l.I.C` and conditioned on Johnston Transportation, l.LC, complying with all requirements of
Chapter 34, Article VI of the Code of the City of Fort Worth(1986), as amended.
3. M&C G-18033 - Approve Findings of the Ground Transportation Coordinator
Repzardin Renewal Application of Jesus Vargas d/b/a Bohemian Limo to Operate
Five Limousines Within the City of Fort Worth and Adopt Ordinance Grantin2
Stich Authority (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Consider and adopt the fo\}ovvbug
findings of the Ground Trnuxpodudoo Coordinator: Jesus \/uzgam dKh/u Bobcooiuo Limo has
performed satisfactorily under the terms 0f its operating au{h0fity; the service provided continues
to meet the public necessity and convenience as defined by Chapter 34 of the City Code; Jesus
Vargas (/b/a Bnberuiuu l.inoo in qualified to conduct its huoiocsm and continues to comply with
the requirements of Chapter 34 of the City Code; the general welfare of the citizens of the City
will best be served by the continued operation of five limousines by Jesus \/orgum dUb/a
B|obeoduu Limo; and adopt Ordinance No. 20984-10-2013 granting the pfivi|nge of operating
authority to Jesus Vargas c/b/o Bohemian l.io\o for the use of the streets, alleys, and public
thoroughfares of the City in the conduct ofits limousine business, which shall consist ofthe
operation of five limousines for a nun'ynur period beginning on the effective date; providing for
wfitten acceptance by Jesus Vargas d/b/a Bohemian Limo and conditioned on Jesus Vargas d/b/a
B|ohnudao Limo complying with all requirements of Chapter 34, A-rticle VI of the Code ofthe
City of Fort Worth (lg86), uuamended.
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4. M&C G-18034 - Approve Extension of Iniury Leave-of-Absence Pay Benefits in
the Amount of$47,008.00 for Police Officer Terry Howard Beginning October 15,
2013 Through April 14, 2014 (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Approve an extension of injury
leave-of-absence pay benefits in the amount of $47,008.00 for Police Officer Terry Howard
beginning October 15, 2013, through April 14, 2014.
5. M&C G-18035 - Authorize Acceptance of an Additional Amount of$30,977.32 for
the Fiscal Year 2013 Emergency Management Preparedness Grant Award from
the Texas Division of Emergency Management and Execution of the Grant
Contract for the Total Amount of the Award and Adopt Appropriation
Ordinance (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the acceptance of an
additional amount of$30,977.32 for the Fiscal Year 2013 Emergency Management Preparedness
Grant award from the Texas Division of Emergency Management for a total grant award in the
amount of $175,403.32 to fund the City's Emergency Management Office; authorize the
execution of a grant contract with the Texas Division of Emergency Management for the total
amount of the award; authorize the transfer of the Office of Emergency Management funds from
the General Fund to the Grants Fund in the amount of $30,977.32 as the City's match for the
grant; and adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 20990-10-2013 increasing estimated receipts and
appropriations in the Grants Fund in the amount of$61,954.64, from the General Fund for the
same purposes as reflected above.
6. M&C G-18036 - Adopt Ordinances Amending Ordinance No. 20522-12-2012, the
Fire Department Staffing Ordinance, and Amending Part 11, Chapter 13, Sections
13-23, 13-24 and 13-26 of the Fort Worth City Code to Change the Title of the
Rank of Deputy Chief to Assistant Chief and Establish the Place of the Rank of
Deputy Chief, Formerly Known as Division Chief, Within the Fire Department
(ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Adopt Ordinance No. 20991-10-
2013 amending the Fire Department Staffing Ordinance No. 20522-12-2012, to remove 24
positions in the Firefighter classification; changing the rank title of"Deputy Chief' to "Assistant
Chief'; changing the ranking rank title of "Division Chief' to "Deputy Chief' as agreed in a
Memorandum of Understanding executed as part of Fiscal Year 2013 Collective Bargaining
Agreement negotiations with the Fort Worth Firefighter's Association Local 44; adjusting the
total number of authorized positions at each classification (rank) in the Fire Department for
Fiscal Year 2013-2014; providing for adoption by reference of a statement of intent and purpose
in adopting this ordinance; and adopt Ordinance No. 20992-10-2013 amending Sections 13-23,
13-24, and 13-26 of Chapter 13, "Fire Appointees", of the Code of the City of Fort Worth, as
amended; changing the references therein to the rank of "Deputy Chief' to "Assistant Chief',
establishing the placement of the rank of"Deputy Chief'.
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7. M&C G-18037 - Adopt Ordinance Adding Section 19-15, Definitions and Policies
to Provide Definitions and Amending Sections 19-17, Duties of Librarian, 19-18,
Appointment of Employees, 19-23, Illegal Removal of Materials, Fine, 19-24,
Overdue Borrowed Materials, Fines, 19-25, Defacing Library Materials, Fine and
19-26, Use of Library by Nonresidents of Article 11, Department of Libraries,
Chapter 19, Libraries of the Code of the City of Fort Worth, Texas (1986), as
Amended to Update Language to Reflect Management of Library Materials and
Uses to Provide a System for Processing Cash Receipts, and to Provide Flexibility
in Setting Non-Resident User Fees (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Adopt Ordinance No. 20993-10-
2013 amending Chapter 19, "Libraries", Article 1, "In General" of the Code of the City of Fort
Worth, Texas (1986), as amended, to remove reserved Section 19-15; to amend Chapter 19,
"Libraries", Article 11, "Department of Public Libraries", by adding Section 19-15, "Definitions";
to amend Sections 19-17, 19-18, 19-23, 19-24, 19-25, and 19-26 to update language to reflect
currently available library materials, to authorize the Library to process its cash receipts in
accordance with established City policies and procedures, and to authorize the Library Director
to set nonresident user fees.
8. M&C G-18038 - Amend Mayor and Council Communication G-17819, a
$75,000.00 Grant from the Texas State Library and Archives Commission, to
Authorize an In-Kind Match in the Amount Up to $41,172.00, Adopt
Appropriation Ordinance, and Authorize Non-Interest Bearing Loan in the
Amount of $75,000.00 from the General Fund to the Grants Fund for Interim
Financing(ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the amendment of Mayor
and Council Communication G-17189 to allow the City to provide an in-kind grant match in the
amount of$41,172.00; adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 20994-10-2013 increasing estimated
receipts and appropriations in the Grants Fund in the amount of$41,172.00, subject to receipt of
an in-kind grant match, for the purpose of funding the partial salaries and personnel costs of two
existing staff members responsible for managing and implementing the grant-funded components
of the Library Department's Year Round Reading Program; authorize a non-interest bearing loan
from the General Fund to the Grants Fund in the amount of$75,000.00 for interim financing on
this grant, pending contract execution.
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B. Purchase of Equipment, Materials, and Services - Consent Items
1. M&C P-11593 - Authorize Purchase of Five Tractors from Brazos Valle
Equipment Using a Houston-Galveston Area Council Cooperative Contract for
the Parks and Community Services Department for a Total in the Amount of
$138,486.54 (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the purchase of five
tractors form Brazos Valley Equipment using the Houston-Galveston Area Council Cooperative
Contract No. GRO I-12 for the Parks and Community Services Department for a total amount of
$138,486.54.
The record reflects that funds are available in the current operating budget, as appropriated, of
the General Fund:
GG01 541300 0807031 - $25,700.74
GG01 541300 0808085 - $35,683.58
GG01 541300 0808031 - $25,700.74
GG01 541300 0808021 - $51,401.48
C. Land - Consent Items
1. M&C L-15629 - Authorize Direct Sale of a Tax-Foreclosed Property Located at
2020 Langston Street to Billy McKnight and Elner McMiiytht for a Sale Price in
the Amount of $2,000.00, in Accordance with Section 34.05 (i) of the Texas Tax
Code (COUNCIL DISTRICT 5)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the direct sale of a tax-
foreclosed property located at 2020 Langston Street to Billy McKnight and Elner McKnight for a
sale price in the amount of $2,000.00, in accordance with Section 34.05 0) of the Texas Tax
Code; and authorize the execution and recording of the appropriate instruments conveying the
property to complete the sale.
2. M&C L-15630 - Authorize Direct Sale of Three Tax-Foreclosed Properties
Located at 2104 Langston Street, 2108 Langston Street and 2114 Langston Street
to Carrie Clinton and Garry Clinton for a Total Sale Price in the Amount of
$4,597.79, in Accordance with Section 34.05 of the Texas Tax Code (COUNCIL
DISTRICT 5)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the direct sale of three
tax-foreclosed properties located at 2104 Langston Street, 2108 Langston Street and 2114
Langston Street to Carrie Clinton and Garry Clinton for a total sale price in the amount of
$4,597.79, in accordance with Section 34.05 of the Texas Tax Code; and authorize the execution
and recording of the appropriate instruments conveying the property to complete the sale.
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D. Planning & Zoniny.- Consent Items
1. M&C PZ-3039 - Adopt Ordinance Vacating a Portion of an Alley Between
Richmond Avenue and Baltimore Avenue for New Single Family Residential
Construction (COUNCIL DISTRICT 9)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Adopt Ordinance No. 20995-10-
2013 vacating and extinguishing a portion of a 10-foot side alley, situated between Lot 3, Lot 4,
Lot 5 and Lot 6, Block M of the Bellevue Hill Addition, an addition to the City of Fort Worth,
Texas; containing approximately 1,000 square feet of land or 0.0230 acre of land between
Richmond Avenue and Baltimore Avenue for a new single family residential construction,
providing for the reversion of fee in said land; providing that the City shall retain all existing
utilities easements.
E. Award of Contract- Consent Items
1. M&C C-26495 - Adopt Resolution Authorizing an Interlocal Agreement with the
Texas Department of Transportation in the Amount of$320,000.00 to Fund Staff
Support for the IH-35 Expansion Between Downtown and IH-820 (COUNCIL
DISTRICTS 2,4, 8 and 9)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 4251-10-2013
authorizing the execution of an Interlocal Agreement with the Texas Department of
Transportation in the total amount of$320,000.00 for reimbursement of City of Fort Worth staff
services related to the IH-35 Expansion Project between Downtown and IH-820.
2. M&C C-26496 - Authorize Execution of Amendment No. 3 to City Secretary
Contract Number 42547, the Engineering Services Agreement, with TranSystems
Corporation Consultants in the Amount of $48,035.00 for the Preparation of
Plans and Specifications for the Design of a Roundabout at the Intersection of
Mark IV Parkway and Cantrell Samson Road for a Revised Total Contract in the
Amount of$344,159.00 (COUNCIL DISTRICT 2)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize execution of Amendment
No. 3 to City Secretary Contract No. 42547, an Engineering Services Agreement with
TranSystems Corporation Consultants in the amount of$48,035.00, for the preparation of plans,
specifications and construction estimates for the design of a roundabout at the intersection of
Mark IV Parkway and Cantrell Samson Road for a revised total contract in the amount of
$344,159.00.
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3. M&C C-26497 - Authorize Execution of a Contract with Iowa Bridge & Culvert,
LC., in the Amount of $766,875.00 for South Main Street Bridge Repair and
Rehabilitation (COUNCIL DISTRICT 8)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the execution of a
contract with Iowa Bridge and Culvert, LC., in the amount of$766,875.00 for South Main Street
bridge repair and rehabilitation.
4. M&C C-26498 - Authorize Execution of an Engineering Services Agreement with
Beth Ramirez Transportation Engineering LLC, in the Amount not to Exceed
$100,000.00 for On-Call Traffic Services Over a Twelve-Month Time Period
(ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the execution of an On-
Call Traffic Services Agreement with Beth Ramirez Transportation Engineering LLC, in the
amount not to exceed $100,000.00 for on-call traffic services over a 12-month time period.
5. M&C C-26499 - Authorize Execution of a Contract with Advanced Paving
Acquisition, Ltd., in the Amount of $970,877.35 for Hot Mix Asphaltic Concrete
Surface Overlay 2013-15 on Approximately 6.86 Lane Miles at Multiple Locations
Throughout the City of Fort Worth (COUNCIL DISTRICTS 3, 5, 6, 8 and 9)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the execution of a
contract with Advanced Paving Acquisition, Ltd., in the amount of$970,877.35 for 110 calendar
days for Hot Mix Asphaltic Concrete Surface Overlay 2013-15 at multiple locations throughout
the City of Fort Worth.
6. M&C C-26500 - Authorize Execution of a Professional Services Agreement with
Halff Associates, Inc., in an Amount Not to Exceed $185,000.00 for Services to
Manage the Drainage Design Review Process, Increasing the Estimated Receipts
and Appropriations in the Stormwater Utility Fund in the Amount of$185,000.00
and Decreasing the Available Cash Balance by the Same Amount and Adopt
Appropriation Ordinance (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the execution of a
Professional Services Agreement with Halff Associates, Inc., in an amount not to exceed
$185,000.00 for services to manage the City's drainage design review process; and adopt
Supplemental Appropriation Ordinance No. 20996-1 0-20 1 3 increasing estimated receipts and
appropriations in the Storrnwater Utility Fund in the amount of $185,000.00, decreasing the
available cash balance by the same amount for the same purpose as reflected above.
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7. M&C C-26501 - Authorize Execution of a Professional Services Agreement with
Halff Associates, Inc., in the Amount of $438,000.00 for the Berry-McCart Flood
Control Assessment(COUNCIL DISTRICT 9)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the execution of a
Professional Services Agreement with Halff Associates, Inc., in the amount of$438,000.00 for
the Berry-McCart Flood Control Assessment.
8. M&C C-26502 - Authorize Amendment of Subscription Agreement with Paladin
Data Systems Corporation for Panoramic Information Mana2ement Software to
Provide Additional Renewals and Authorize First Renewal in the Amount of
$17,330.00 (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the amendment of a
Subscription Agreement with Paladin Data Systems Corporation for Panoramic Information
Management Software to provide for additional renewals; and authorize entering into a first
renewal in the amount of$17,330.00.
9. M&C C-26503 - Authorize Execution of Amendment No. I to City Secretary
Contract No. 29135, a Ground Lease Agreement, with Meacham Development,
LLC, to Adiust the Boundaries of Lease Site 5N-ION Located at Fort Worth
Meacham International Airport(COUNCIL DISTRICT 2)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the execution of
Amendment No.1 to City Secretary Contract No. 29135, a Ground Lease Agreement with
Meacham Development, LLC, to adjust the boundaries of Lease Site 5NAON located at Fort
Worth Meacham International Airport,
10. M&C C-26504 - Authorize Execution of Amendment No. 9 to City Secretary
Contract No. 40243 with Hahnfeld, Hoffer and Stanford in the Amount Up to
$317,917.00 for Additional Design Documents and Construction Administration
Services to Renovate the Meacham Administration Building at Fort Worth
Meacham International Airport and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance (COUNCIL
DISTRICT 2)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the use of existing
revenue derived from mineral leases on City-owned airports in the amount of $317,917.00 for
the design phase to renovate the Meacham Administration Building at Fort Worth Meacham
International Airport; adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 20997-10-2013 increasing estimated
receipts and appropriations in the Airports Gas Lease Project Fund in the amount of$317,917.00
from available funds, for the purpose of funding Amendment No. 9 to City Secretary Contract
No. 40243 with Hahnfeld, Hoffer and Stanford for additional design documents and construction
administration services to renovate the Meacham Administration Building at Fort Worth
Meacham International Airport; authorize the execution of Amendment No. 9 to City Secretary
Contract No. 40243 with Hanfeld, Hoffer and Stanford in the amount up to $317,917.00, for the
same purposes as reflected above.
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11. M&C C-26505 - Authorize Execution of a Second Amendment to City Secretary
Contract No. 44184, a Weatherization Assistance Program Contract for Services
with Inte2rityTexas Construction, Ltd., in the Amount Up to $1,000,000-00,
Thereby Increasing the Total Contract Amount to $2,685,000.00 (ALL COUNCIL
DISTRICTS)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the execution of a second
amendment to City Secretary Contract No. 44184, a Weatherization Assistance Program
Contract for services with IntegrityTexas Construction, Ltd., in the amount up to $1,000,000.00,
thereby increasing the total contract amount to $2,685,000.00.
VIII. PRESENTATIONS BY THE CITY SECRETARY - CONSENT ITEMS
1. OCS - 1900 - Notice of Claims for Alleged Damages and/or Injuries
End of Consent Agenda.
Ix. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS, INTRODUCTIONS, ETC.
1. Presentation of FitWorth Poster Art Contest
Council Member Shingleton introduced the following winners of the FitWorth Poster Art
Contest and presented each one with a new bicycle:
• 1st Place - Mackenzie Acuna-Taylor, 11 years old, Young Women's Leadership
Academy
• 2nd Place - Gracie Shinn, 9 years old, The Academy for Fine Arts
• 3rd Place - Burbury Myers, 8 years old, Ridglea Hills Elementary
• 4th Place Emerson Conn, 9 years old, Bluebonnet
• 5th Place - Isabela Lopez, 12 years old,Trinity Springs Middle School (was not present)
2. Presentation of Proclamation for Bullying Awareness Month
Council Member Bums presented a proclamation for Bullying Awareness Month. He stated that
bullying fostered a climate of fear and disrespect that seriously impaired the physical and
psychological health of its victims, thereby undermining the ability of youth to achieve their full
potential. He added that most bullying cases took place at school and that the City of Fort
Worth, along with the Fort Worth Independent School District, encouraged all citizens to do their
part to ensure that all children have a safe, caring and respectful place to learn and socialize.
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3. Presentation of Proclamation for Lights on After School
Council Member Espino presented a proclamation for Lights on After School to Mr. Miguel
Garcia, Fort Worth Independent School District, He stated that Lights on After School supported
quality after school programs and activities to ensure lights stay on and doors stay open for all
children. He added that SPARC! and Lights on After School were programs committed to
children's health and safety and would provide engaging learning experiences to help children
develop their social, physical and academic skills.
4. Presentation of Proclamation of Cares Enough to Wear Pink Campaign
Mayor Price presented a proclamation for Cares Enough to Wear Pink Campaign to Ms. Sue
Shield, Director/RN, and Ms. Rosemary Gladiano, Manager/RN, Texas Health Resources,
Kupferle Wellness Fort Life. She stated that the Cares Enough to Wear Pink campaign was
dedicated to putting women first in the fight against breast cancer. She added that one in eight
women would develop breast cancer, and although it could be a devastating and deadly disease,
there were 2.5 million breast cancer survivors in the United States, which was a direct result of
cutting-edge treatments and methods of early detection available. She stated that the Fort Worth
Fire Fighters Association and Fort Worth Fire Department, along with thousands of fire fighters
across the state of Texas, were honoring Breast Cancer Awareness Month through participation
in the Cares Enough to Wear Pink campaign by wearing and selling pink t-shirts to benefit
Kupferle Comprehensive Breast Center at Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Fort Worth.
She further stated that the Center provided services and programs, free of charge, to patients and
families from the moment of diagnosis through wellness, which included education, patient
navigation, social services, emotional support, nutrition, fitness and wellness. She encouraged
everyone to wear pink on October 18, 2013, to show love and support for women as they
courageously fight a battle for their lives.
City Secretary Kayser advised that Mayor and Council Corm-nunications G-18042 and C-26510
were donations and would be moved up on the agenda.
4. M&C G-18042 - Authorize Acceptance of the Donation of a Canine Service
Animal Valued in the Amount of $12,500.00 for the Fort Worth Police
Department's K-9 Unit (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
It was recommended that the City Council authorize the acceptance of the donation of a canine
service animal valued in the amount of$12,500.00 for the Fort Worth Police Department's K-9
Unit.
Council Member Bivens presented a Certificate of Recognition to Ms. Angel Thomas for her
donation.
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Motion: Council Member Bivcoo made u motion, seconded 6vCouncil Member Eapinm. that
Mayor and Council Communication G-18042 be approved. The motion carried
uuuoinuoua\y 7 uyro to U ouym with Mayor Pro \nnn Ziunn000mu and Council
Member Allen Gray absent.
6. M&C C-26510 - Authorize Acceptance of a Monetary Donation in the Amount of
$10,000.00 from Streams and Valleys, Inc., Authorize Execution of a Construction
Contract with Cole Construction, Inc., in the Arnount of $2,384,865.10 for the
Construction of Park Improvements in the Marine Creek Park Corridor (Buck
Sansorn Park, Marine Creek Linear Park North, Marine Creek Linear Park,
Lincoln Park and Rodeo Park), Provide for Staff Costs and Contin2ency, for a
Total Construction Phase Proiect Aniount of $2,897,902.23 and Adop
Appropriation Ordinance(COUNCIL DISTRICT 2)
It was recommended that the City Council authorize the uuoeptouse of monetary donation in
the amount of$l0,OOO.00 from Streams and Vo}\oya, Inc., for improvements to M riueCrcck
PuckConddoc; authorize the transfer iothe amount 0F $900`000.00 from the Park Gas {.eoae
Project Fund to the Grants Fund toward the City's match; adopt an appropriation ordinance
increasing emdcuutcd receipts and appropriations in the Grants Fund by $2`000`000.00` for the
construction of park improvements in the Mudoc Cn:ob Park Corridor (Buck Suuaoro Pack`
Marine Creek Linear Park North, Marine Creek Linear Park, Lincoln Park and Rodeo Purk); and
authorize the execution ofu oouabucdoo contract with Cole Couabooiiou, Inc., in the amount of
$2,304,Q65.l0 for the same purpose om reflected above.
Council Member Eupimopresented u Certificate of Recognition \o Mu. Stacey Pierce, Executive
Director, Streams and \/uUcyu` Inc., for the monetary donation.
Motion: Council Member EapiVO made a motion, seconded by Council Member Shiog|etou,
that Mayor and Council Communication C-265l0be approved with appreciation
and Appropriation Ordinance No. 20998-10-2013 be adopted. The motion carried
unanimously 7 oyoa to 0 uuyo with Mayor Pro ieou Zinnc00000n and Council
Member Allen Gray absent.
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City Manager Higgins requested that Mayor and Council Communication C-26494 be moved up
on the agenda.
1. IM&C C-26494 - Authorize Execution of a Fixed Base Operator Lease Agreement
with FW American Aero Operating Company, LLC, for Office Space in the
Meacham Administration Building and Parking Spaces in the Parking Area
Adiacent to the Meacham Administration Building at Fort Worth Meacham
International Airport (COUNCIL DISTRICT 2) (Continued from a Previous
Meetin)
It was recommended that the City Council authorize the execution of a Fixed Base Operator
Lease Agreement with FW American Aero Operating Company, LLC, for office space in the
Meacham Administration Building and parking spaces in the parking area adjacent to the
Meacham Administration Building at Fort Worth Meacham International Airport.
Mr. Don Hansen, 4201 North Main Street, Suite 119, completed a comment card in opposition of
Mayor and Council Communication C-26494.
Motion: Council Member Espino made a motion, seconded by Council Member Shingleton,
that Mayor and Council Communication C-26494 be approved with appreciation.
The motion carried unanimously 7 ayes to 0 nays with Mayor Pro tem Zimmerman
and Council Member Allen Gray absent.
X. ANNOUNCEMENTS BY CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS AND STAFF
1. Upcorninp, and Recent Events
Mayor Price and Council Members Espino, Bivens and Shingleton announced upcoming and
recent events within the City and various Council districts.
Council Member Jordan introduced Reverend Mark E. Jones, Sr., Chaplain for the Local Marine
Corps League, who gave a presentation on the Toys for Tots Program. Reverend Jones stated
that with the federal government shutdown the Toys for Tots Program was in need of volunteers
and assistance to help 150,000 needy families within Fort Worth.
2. Recognition of Citizens
There was no recognition of citizens.
3. Approval of Ceremonial Travel
There was no approval of ceremonial travel.
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(Council Member Allen Gray assumed her place at the dais.)
X1. PRESENTATIONS BY THE CITY COUNCIL
1. Changes in Membership on Boards and Commissions
Motion: On behalf of Mayor Price, Council Member Scarth made a motion, seconded by
Council Member Shingleton, that Mr. Will Northern be appointed to the Fort Worth
Alliance Airport Zoning Commission effective October 15, 2013, and with a term
expiring October 1, 2015. The motion carried unanimously 8 ayes to 0 nays with
Mayor Pro tem Zimmerman absent.
Motion: Council Member Shingleton made a motion, seconded by Council Member Espino,
that Ms. Constance Siegel be appointed to Place 7 on the Fort Worth Commission
for Women, effective October 15, 2013, and with a term expiring October 1, 2015.
The motion carried unanimously 8 ayes to 0 nays with Mayor Pro tem Zimmerman
absent.
Motion: Council Member Bums made a motion, seconded by Council Member Scarth that
the below individuals be reappointed to Place 9 on the following
boards/commissions effective October 15, 2013, and with a term expiring October
1, 2015, unless otherwise noted:
• Mr. Fred Harper to the Appeals Board (Expiring September 30, 2015)
• Mr. Juan Armenta to the Building Standards Conun=ission (Expiring
September 30, 2015)
• Mr. Mike Brennan to the City Plan Commission and Capital Improvements
Advisory Committee for Transportation Impact Fees
• Ms. Marlene Beckman to the Fort Worth Board of Adjustment -
Commercial and Fort Worth Alliance Airport Board of Adjustment
• Ms. Melissa Mitchell to the Fort Worth Con-unission for Women
• Ms. Virginia Muck to the Library Advisory Board
• Mr. Bernie Scheffler to the Parks and Community Services Advisory Board
• Ms. Melissa Konur to the Urban Design Commission
• Ms. Gaye Reed to the Zoning Commission and Fort Worth Alliance Airport
Zoning Commission
The motion carried unanimously 8 ayes to 0 nays with Mayor Pro tem Zimmerman
absent.
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XII. PRESENTATIONS AND/OR COMMUNICATIONS FROM BOARDS,
.COMMISSIONS AND/OR CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEES
There were no presentations and/or communication from boards, commissions and/or City
Council committees.
XIII. ZONING HEARING
The City Council, at its meeting of September 17, 2013, continued Zoning Docket ZC-13-092.
1. ZC-13-092 - (CD 9) - Willing Smith, 3501 Huten Street, 4529-4545 Houghton
,Avenue, from: "B" Two-Family and "E" Neighborhood Commercial to: "PD/E"
Planned Development for all uses in "E" Neighborhood Commercial plus semi
automatic car wash; site plan included. (Recommended for Denial by the Zoning
Commission) (Continued from a Previous Meeting)
Motion: Council Member Bums made a motion, seconded by Council Member Shingleton,
that Zoning Docket ZC-13-092 be continued to the December 3, 2013, Council
meeting. The motion carried unanimously 8 ayes to 0 nays with Mayor Pro tem
Zimmerman absent.
The City Council, at its meeting of September 24, 2013, continued Zoning Docket ZC-13-112.
2. ZC-13-112 - (CD 2) - North Side Stockyard Property, - from:
107 NW 28th Street,
"MU-21" High Intensity Mixed-Use to: "PD/MU-2" Planned Development for all
uses in "MU-211 Hiizb Intensity Mixed-Use plus car wash and auto lube; site plan
included. (Recommended for Denial without Preiudice by the Zoning
Commission)
Motion: Council Member Espino made a motion, seconded by Council Member Bums, that
Zoning Docket ZC-13-112 be continued to the October 22, 2013, Council meeting.
The motion carried unanimously 8 ayes to 0 nays with Mayor Pro tem Zimmerman
absent.
(Council Member Espino left his place at the dais and exited the meeting.)
The City Council, at its meeting of October 7, 2013, continued Zoning Docket ZC-13-113.
3. ZC-13-113 - (CD 5) - Eastchase Enterprises Ltd. Partnership, 8650 & 8700
Randol Mill Road, from: "E" Neighborhood Commercial to: "C" Medium
Density Multifamily (Recommended for Approval by the Zoning Commission)
(Continued from a Previous Meeting)
The following individuals appeared before Council in support of Zoning Docket ZC-13-113:
Mr. Jim Schell, 500 West 7th Street, 6th Floor
Ms. Heather Robles, 8515 John T. White Road
Ms. Cindy Crain,284 Gail Drive, Weatherford
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Mr. Rafael Navarro, 4500 Brentwood Star Road 92011
Ms. Vanessa Rasor, 8504 Easton Lane #321
Mr. Leonard Freeman, 4166 West Pioneer Drive#1031, Irving
The following individuals completed comment cards in support of Zoning Docket ZC-13-113:
Mr. Nathan Champion, 202 Mariana Drive, Grand Prairie
Mr. Ruben Esqueda, 12713 Beech Tree
The following individuals appeared before Council in opposition of Zoning Docket ZC-13-113:
Mr. Bert Magill, 8472-8600 Randol Mill Road
Ms. Lynn Smith Curnutt, 8920 Hunters Glen Tral
Ms. Belinda Mays, 8817 Hunters Glen Trail
Ms. Becky Haskin, 304 North Havenwood Lane
Ms. DeDe Smith, 8000 Lowery Road (presented handouts)
Ms. Jackie Barnd, 7249 Specklebelly Lane
Mr. Scott Willingham, 737 Newport Road
Ms. Janet Kennedy, 5024 Norma Street
Ms. Olivia Duke, Hand ley/Meadowbrook
Mr. Ron Norman, 820 Newport Road
Mr. Jim McCombs, 9015 Hunters Glen Trail
Ms. Regina Blair, P.O. Box 50695
Mr. Roman Palomares, 8904 Hunters Glen Trail
Mr. Jack Salamone, 832 Woodridge Drive
Ms. Ana L. Rothschild, 740 Newport Road
Mr. Paul Aguero, 8901 Hunters Glen Trail
Ms. Cindy Boling, 4717 Norma Street
Mr. R.L. Dellis, 1613 Carl Street
Ms. Judy Taylor, 2604 Stack Street
Mr. Kyev Tatum, 7510 John T. White Road
Mr. Rick Hostler, 1614 Jenson Road
The following individuals completed speaker cards in opposition of Zoning Docket ZC-13-113
and were recognized by Mayor Price but were not present in the Council Chamber:
Dr. Fernando Angeles, M.D., 8808 Racquet Club Drive
Ms. Jeri Abernathy, 8724 Sabinas Trail
Dr. Bill Luker, 7510 John T. White Road
The following individuals completed comment cards in opposition of Zoning Docket ZC-13-113:
Ms. Shirley Cook, 8380 Randol Mill Road
Mr. Donald Cook, 8380 Randol Mill Road
Mr. Karl Williams, 8017 John T. White Road
Mr. John Young, 3001 Meadowbrook Drive
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Ms. Connie Gauntt, 8921 Waterchase Circle
Mr. Tim Hess, 7025 Greenview Circle North
Mr. Atif Ellahi, 620 Waterchase Drive
Ms. Elisabeth Livingstone, 800 Shady Glen Court
Mr. Scott McDuffie, 9012 Creede Trail
Ms. Tammie, McDuffie, 9012 Creede Trail
Mr. Doug Gauntt, 8921 Waterchase Circle
Ms. Miki Von Luckner, 9136 Tyne Trail
Mr. Jim Maness, 832 Tennis View Court
Mr. Bob Horton, 9104 Autumn Falls Drive
Mr. Michael Phipps, 4451 Normandy Road
Mr. Richard Lyman, 4515 Normandy Road
Ms. Jo Vitek, 4132 Ben mar Street
Motion: Council Member Bivens made a motion, seconded by Council Member Jordan, that
Zoning Docket ZC-13-113 be denied with prejudice. The motion carried
unanimously 7 ayes to 0 nays with Mayor Pro tem Zimmerman and Council
Member Espino absent.
The Notice of Special Hearing set today as the date for the hearing in connection with
recommended changes and amendments to Zoning Ordinance No. 13896 and that notice of the
hearing had been given by publication in the Fort Worth Star-Telegram, the official newspaper
of the City of Fort Worth, on September 28, 2013.
4. ZC-13-123 - (CD-ALL) - City of Fort Worth Planning & Development: Gas Line
Compressors: An Ordinance amendinp, the Zoning Ordinance of the City of For
Worth, being Ordinance No. 13896, as amended, codified as Appendix "A" of the
Code of The City of Fort Worth (1986), to amend: Section Article 3 "Planned
Development ("PD") District to add line compressors in Section 4.305; Section
5.140 "Natural Gas Compressor Stations" to remove Subsection 2.C. "Line
Compressors"; and Sections 4.800 "Nonresidential District Use Table" and 4.1200
"Form Based Districts Use Table" to clarify that line compressors are permitted
by right in industrial districts and by Planned Development District
(Recommended for Approval by the Zoninp,Commission)
Ms. Jackie Barrid, 7249 Specklebelly Lane, appeared before Council in support of Zoning
Docket ZC-13-123.
Mr. Bob Horton, 9104 Autumn Falls Drive, completed a comment card in support of Zoning
Docket ZC-13-12 3.
Motion: Council Member Scarth made a motion, seconded by Council Member Shingleton,
that Zoning Docket ZC-13-123 be approved and Ordinance No. 20999-10-2013 be
adopted. The motion carried unanimously 7 ayes to 0 nays with Mayor Pro tem
Zimmerman and Council Member Espino absent.
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5. SP-13-005 - (CD 6) - 2010 Old Hickory, LLC, 3407 Sycamore School Road;
Amend site plan for "PD-245" to expand the building and remove a specific use.
(Recommended for Approval by the Zoning Commission) (Continued from a
Previous Meeting)
Mr. Sylvester lwotor, 9357 Forest Lane, completed a speaker card in support of Site Plan SP-13-
005 and was recognized by Mayor Price but did not address Council.
Motion: Council Member Jordan made a motion, seconded by Council Member Shingleton,
that Site Plan SP-13-005 be approved as amended to remove automotive lubrication
facility from the PD as an allowed use. The motion carried unanimously 7 ayes to 0
nays with Mayor Pro tem Zimmerman and Council Member Espino absent.
6. ZC-13-143 - (CD 3) - Lockheed Martin Recreation Association Inc., Etal. 5750 &
5780 Bellaire Drive South and 3400 Bryant Irvin Road; from: "A-5" One-Family,
"C" Medium Density Multifamily, "Ell Neighborhood Commercial, "G"
Intensive Commercial, and "OM" Office Midrise to: "G" Intensive Commercial
and "PD/MU-2" Planned Development for all uses in "MU-2" High Intensity
Mixed-Use with a waiver for height and to exclude uses; site plan waiver
recommended. (Recommended for Approval by the Zoning Commission)
Mr. Ray Ouiesky, 201 Main Street, Suite 2500, completed a speaker card in support of Zoning
Docket ZC-13-143 and was recognized by Mayor Price but did not address Council.
Motion: Council Member Jordan made a motion, seconded by Council Member Bivens, that
Zoning Docket ZC-13-143 be continued to the October 29, 2013, Council meeting.
The motion carried unanimously 7 ayes to 0 nays with Mayor Pro tem Zimmerman
and Council Member Espino absent.
There being no one else present desiring to be heard in connection with the recommended
changes and amendments pertaining to Zoning Ordinance No. 13896 for the above listed cases,
Council Member Jordan made a motion, seconded by Council Member Bivens, that the hearing
be closed and that Ordinance No. 21005-10-2013 be adopted. The motion carried unanimously 9
ayes to 0 nays.
XIV. REPORT OF THE CITY MANAGER
B. General
1. M&C G-18039 - Adopt Ordinance Establishing Maximum Permitted Rates and
Charges that Atmos Energy Corporation d/b/a Atmos Energy Corporation, Mid-
Tex Division, may Assess Customers in the City of Fort Worth Effective
November 1,2013 (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
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It was recommended that the City Council adopt an ordinance cotub|ixbiog cuusizuuou permitted
cutca and charges that Abuou Energy Corporation, d/b/n At0000 Energy Corporation, Mid-Tux
Division, may uaoeoa oumk)oonm in the City ofFort Worth effective November |' 2013, pursuant
to u negotiated settlement and resolution ofAtruom' proposed rate ioureuuc under its 2013 Rate
Review Mechanism filing; adopting declarations and findings related to rates and charges
uustos*d to customers in the City of Fort Worth; directing /\t000m Energy Corporation, d/h/a
}\tmom Energy Corporation, Mid-Tex Division, to reimburse nzto uuxc expenses; ccpcuiLug any
previously adopted ordinances io conflict herewith.
Motion: Council Member SCadh made a motion, seconded by Council Member Allen Gray,
that Mayor and Council Communication G-18039 be approved as amended to
cbuogc two references of "MCF" to "CCF" and [)rdiuuuoe No. 21000-10-2013 be
adopted. The motion carried unanimously 7 ayes to 0 uuyo with Mayor Pro ttno
Zimmerman and Council Member Espiooabsent.
2. M&C G-18040 - Adopt Appropriation Ordinance Increasin2 Estimated Receipts
and Appropriatiotis in the General Fund in the Amount of $19,423,232.50 from
the Sale of Combination Tax and Revenue Certificates of Obli2ation, Series
2013C, for the Purpose of Accjuirin2 the James Avenue Maintenance Facility
(ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
lt was recommended that the City Council adopt ao appropriation ordinance increasing estimated
ncccip<S and appropriations io the General Fund io the amount of$19,42]'232.50, from the sale
uf Combination Tax and Revenue Certificates of Obligation, Series 201][, for the purpose of
acquiring the James Avenue Maintenance Facility and paying issuance costs.
Motion: Council Member Bums made motion, seconded by Council Member Sbiog)etou'
that Mayor and Council Communication G-18040 be approved and Appropriation
Ordinance No. 2lOO\-\U-20|36e adopted. The motion carried unanimously 7ayes
toA nays with Mayor Pro tenu Zimmerman and Council Member Bupiuoabsent.
3. M&C G-18041 - Approve Appointment of Rhonda Patrice Randle as the City
Internal Auditor Effective November 4, 2013 (ALL COUNCIL D[STRICTS)
It was rccoouontudcd that the City Council, in ouuonduuoe with Chapter }{X\/lD, [)npunLouooi of
Internal Audit, Section 2, City }utcroa| Auditor-Appointment; ()uuiifioutiouu; Compensation of
the Fort Worth City Charter, approve the appointment ofRhonda Patrice Ruod|c as City luteruu|
Auditor effective November 4' 2013.
Motion: Council Member Shingleton made a motion, seconded by Council Member Bivens,
that Mayor and Council Communication G-l804l be approved. The motion carried
unanimously 7 ayes to 0 nays with Mayor pro {ero Zimmerman and Council
Member Gsyinoabsent.
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(Council Member 8cudb left his place at the dais and exited the rucnbnQ.)
F. Award of Contract
2._ Agreement
Between the City of Fort Worth, the North Texas Tollway Authority, and the
Texas Department of Transportation Concerning the Development of the SH
121T/Southwest Parkway, n/k/a the Chisholm Trail Parkway, Providing Funding
in an Amount Not to Exceed S5,096,546.00 for Additional Capital Improvements
and Expenses and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance (COUNCIL DISTRICTS 3, 6
and 9)
It was recommended that the City Council adopt an appropriation ordinance increasing estimated
receipts and appropriations in the S81217 Snutbv,tw{ Purbn'uy Food iu the amount of
$2,338,460.11, frorn contributions received for the purpose of the development of the SouLbvvcxt
Parkway (now known as the Cbiobo)ru Trail Parkway); and authorize the execution of
'
Amendment No. 3 between the City nf Fort Worth, the North Texas To}lvvay Authority, and the
Texas Department nf Transportation regarding development of the SBl2lT/8ouihweat Parkway,
n/k/u the Chisholm Trail Parkway and providing funding in an amount not to exceed
$5`096,540.00 for additional oopdu\ improvements and expenses uuuncia1ed with the project.
Motion: Council Member Jordan made uozndou, seconded by Council Member 8biogletou'
that Mayor and Council Communication C-2650bbo approved with appreciation to
Bduo Beck and Appropriation Ordinance No. 21002-10-2013 be adopted. The
motion carried unanimously 6 ayes to nays with Mayor Poo tcruZinnmcoouo`
Council Member]Gupion and Council Member Somrtbabsent.
3. M&C C-26507 - Authorize Execution of a Five-Year Tax Abatement Agreemen
with Rafael Garcia Correa for the Rehabilitation of a Sipple-Farnily House on
Property Located at 2708 Mission Street in the Berry/Universit-
Empowerment Zone (COUNCIL DISTRICT 9)
It was recommended that the City Council authorize the execution of a five-year Tax Abatement
Agreement with Rafael Garcia Correa for the rehabilitation ofu single-family house on property
located at 2708 Mission Street in the Berry/University Neighborhood Empowerment Zone, in
accordance with the Neighborhood Boqpnv/eooent Zone Tax Abatement Policy and Basic
Incentives.
Motion: Council Member Bums made a motion, seconded by Council Member Allen Gray,
that Mayor and Council Cominunication C-26507 be approved. The motion carried
unanimously h ayes to uoym with Mayor Pro tcooZimmerman, Council Member
£xpion and Council Member Soadhabsent.
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4. C-26508 - Authorize Contracts with Javier Villamomez d/b/a GTO
Construction, Anthony Lee Brown and Tonie Walker Brown d/b/a Camelot
Rooflng, G.A. Miller Enterprises Inc. d/b/a Glenn's A/C & Heating,
IntegrityTexas Construction Ltd., and Jackey R. Dunn Jr. d/b/a Romance
Services, for the Priority Repair Program in a Combined Amount of
$1,100,000.00 for One Year with Four One-Year Renewal Options (ALL
COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
It was rcoonno/coJcd that the City Council authorize contracts with Javier x/i11ngonoez d/b/n C]T[)
Construction, Anthony l.oe Brown and Tonic Walker Brown d/h/n Camelot Roofing, G.A. Miller
Enterprises Inc. d/b/a Glenn's A/C and Heating, IntegrityTexas Construction Ltd., and Jackey R.
Dunn Jr. d/b/uRocuuuoe Services, for the Priority Repair Program each for term of one year iu
a combined arnount of$1,100,000.00 per year and each with four one-year renewal options.
Motion: Council Member Sbiugletoo cuudc u motion, ac000dcd by Council Member Allen
Gray, that Mayor and Council [ouununicudou C-26508 be approved. The motion
carried unanimously bayes to 0 nays with Mayor Pro tocu Zbozoernzao, Council
Member Eupioo and Council Member Dourtbabsent.
5. M&C C-26509 - Authorize Execution of a Tripartite Professional Services
Agreement Between the CitV of Fort Worth, the Fort Worth Convention and
Visitors Bureau, and Hunden Strategic Partners, Inc., for Market and Feasibili
Analysis Services for the City of Fort Worth's Downtown Hospitality Market in
the Overall Amounts Not to Exceed $162,000.00 and $20,000.00 for Continp_ene
and Staff Time for an Overall Proiect Amount of $182,000.00 with the Bureau
and the City Each Paving One-Half of the Contract Costs and Adop
Supplemental Appropriation Ordinance (COUNCIL DISTRICT 9)
It was ctcouznzcoded that the City Council adopt u xuyp|erueoia1 appropriation ouiiuuooe
increasing estimated receipts and appropriations io the Culture and Tourism Fund in the amount
of$91,000,00, decreasing the assigned Culture and Tourism Fund balance by the ouooe uoznuut,
for the purpose of marketing and feasibility nou1yoio services for the City of Fort Worth's
downtown hospitality ruuckot; and authorize the execution ofo Professional Services Agrecnaco1
between the City of Fort Worth, the Fort Worth Convention and l/ioi{nm Bureau and f}undcu
Strategic Partners, Inc., an Indiana Corporation for market and feasibility analysis services for
the City of Fort Worth's downtown hospitality market in a total amount not to exceed
$182,000.00 with the Fort Worth Convention and Visitors Bureau and the City of Fort Worth
each paying one-half of the contract costs in the amount of$9|`000.00.
Motion: Council Member Burnsmade a motion, seconded by Council Member Bivens, that
Mayor and Council Cooxnzuoicodoo C-26509 be approved and Supplemental
Appropriation Ordinance No. 21003'10-2013 be adopted. The motion carried
unanimously 6 uyoo to 0 ouIm with Mayor Pro tnou Ziznmuouuu, Council Member
Empiuo and Council Member Scnxtbabsent.
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7. M&C C-26511 - Conduct a Public Hearing, Ratify Application for and Authorize
Acceptance of a Grant from the Fiscal Year 2013 Edward Byrne Memorial
Justice Assistance Grant Formula Pro,2ram from the United States Department of
Justice, Office of Justice Programs and Bureau of Justice Assistance in the
Amount Not to Exceed $541,082.00, Authorize Execution of a Grant Agreement
with the United States Department of Justice and Related Memoranda of
Understanding '%Ath Tarrant County and Cities Located in Tarrant County,
Authorize Use of Anticipated Interest in the Amount of $10,000.00 and Adopt
Appropriation Ordinance (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS) (PUBLIC HEARING)
It was recommended that the City Council conduct a public hearing; ratify the application for
and authorize acceptance of a grant from the Fiscal Year 2013 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice
Assistance Grant Formula Program from the United States Department of Justice, Office of
Justice Programs and Bureau of Justice Assistance in the amount not to exceed $541,082.00;
authorize the execution of a Grant Agreement with the United States Department of Justice and
related Memoranda of Understanding with Tarrant County and other cities located within Tarrant
County to designate the City of Fort Worth as a cognizant fiscal agency for the purpose of
administering this grant In the manner in which the grant money will be disbursed and utilized;
authorize the use of anticipated interest in the amount of $10,000.00, in accordance with the
grant; and adopt an appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in
the Grants Fund in the amount of $551,082.00, subject to receipt of a grant from the United
States Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs and Bureau of Justice Assistance, for
the purpose of supporting a broad range of activities to prevent crime and improving the criminal
justice system.
Mayor Price opened the public hearing.
a. Report of City Staff
Ms. Sasha Kane, Senior Contract Compliance Specialist, Police Department, appeared before
Council and gave a staff report.
b. Citizen Presentations
There were no citizen Presentations.
C. Council Action
Motion: Council Member Shingleton made a motion, seconded by Council Member Bivens,
that the public hearing be closed, Mayor and Council Communication C-26511 be
approved and Appropriation Ordinance No. 21004-10-2013 be adopted. The motion
carried unanimously 6 ayes to 0 nays with Mayor Pro tem Zimmerman, Council
Member Espino and Council Member Scarth absent.
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XV. 'CITIZEN PRESENTATIONS
Mo. Jerry Horton, 2008 Carter /\vcuuc, completed o citizen presentation card cc|udve to boab,
prostitution and dcylocub)e000ditiooauodwoao:oo oaedbyK4ayorPdocbut `vaouotpreoeotiu
the Council Chamber.
Mr. Lorenzo Chess, copcomeodog the Fort Worth Transportation Authority, 1600 Bumt Lancaster
Avenue, appeared before Council relative to motorcycle safety.
Mu. IJiuoou Wilson, 5816 Village Course Circle #326, appeared before Council relative to
sidewalks, streetlights and bus lines.
Mm. Alicia Aznador` rcpceuootioA the Polytechnic Heights Neighborhood /\saooiubou, 2810
Avenue D, appeared before Council relative to a request for City Council's assistance to prevent
u club/bar at 2673 East Vickery in the neighborhood by bonueo and xobooio and Pn:nuoted u
petition.
Mr. BJobund Bcu` 3432 Rvuo Avenue, completed a citizen ycounutubon card co|advt to bnio
noise and was recognized by Mayor Price but was not present in the Council Chamber.
XVI. EXECUTIVE SESSION (PRE-COUNCIL CHAMBER) - SEE ATTACHMENT B
XVIL ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Mayor Price adjourned the Regular Meeting at 9:57 p.m. in
memory of Wise County Judge Bill McElhaney who died Monday, October 14, 2013.
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These O0outcuapproved by the Fort Wod City nu day oƒOctober, 2013.
Attest: Apprpved:
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City Secretary Mayor ~~